Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Financing Your Master Bathroom Makeover

No matter what else happens, people will always need a place to live.  Invest in your home by completing remodeling projects like a master bath room renovation.  And, not only is this investment good for your future finances, but it has practical results for you in a more pleasant bathroom to relax and be yourself in.

Taking Out Loans

Taking out a loan could give you the additional funds you need to do your master bathroom renovations exactly how you want them.  It’s pretty commonly known that bathrooms and kitchens are the most expensive rooms to renovate.  Mainly this is due to the plumbing involved.  Other rooms only have to worry about electricity, or are filled with easily mobile pieces.  However, the bathroom is a major job, with features bolted in place.

Often, a loan is required to pay for all the renovations.  You can go to your bank and see what kind of loans they can offer you, but unless you have an excellent credit rating, you will be better off going to a professional lending institution for your loans.  Banks do not specialize in loans, so often cannot give the perks or lower interest rates of these professional lending institutions.  However, your bank may be able to give you a list of contractors they recommend for your master bath room renovation.

What’s The Monthly Payment?

When you go comparison shopping for any kind of loan, including a loan for master bathroom renovation, the bottom line you need to know is what they monthly payment is going to be.  When you go shopping, keep in mind that you are getting estimates only, because doing a master bathroom renovation my require more or less in the costs of materials or labor.

Use a few different contractor estimates to build your bathroom renovation loan amount.  Once you have your estimates, you can do a lot of comparison loan shopping online.

And after you get your loan, check with your accountant or local IRS tax preparer.  Doing home renovations could entitle you to a tax refund, rebate, or credit.

Bathroom Remodeling Advice - If your looking for a clean and exquisite addition to your bathroom remodeling project may I recommend the Fairmont Designs Vanities Collage product line. One of the most well-made and beautiful manufacturers of bathroom furniture on the market.

By: Chet Lystrom

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